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At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates has been highly anticipated following the release of higher than expected inflation figures last week. There was however speculation that the RBA may have delayed this…

The RBA has remained consistent in wanting to see a sustained period with inflation in their 2-3% target range and steady wages growth before raising the cash rate. With global uncertainties remaining and modest wage growth, expect the Reserve Bank to continue to closely monitor supply chain disruptions, increasing energy…

As widely expected, the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its target band of 2-3%, markets have been speculating the RBA will increase rates as early as June this year. The Central Bank will be closely monitoring for…